Passionate about financial markets and how news events move stocks? Want a career in finance but not sure where to start?

SIG is hosting Discovery Day to help students graduating in 2026 and 2027 to learn about a career in the financial industry. Our Equity Research Analysts are an integral part of our trading team. They provide the research and analysis that inform trading decisions. Our Discovery Day is a unique opportunity to learn about a day in the life of our analysts as well as taking away some top tips on how to prepare for the interview process!

When: September 2024, 2 Day Program 

Where: SIG office in Barangaroo, Sydney (travel and accommodation covered for interstate participants)

Applications now open! Apply early as applications will close once places are filled.

What to expect on the day

• Learn about SIG: Find out what market makers do, SIG’s approach to markets using decision science and game theory (it’s true what you heard - we love poker and strategy games).
• Day in the life of an Equity Researcher: Learn more about our unique role and what our analysts do daily working on the trading floor.
• Overview of our Equity Research Intern and Graduate programs: We’ll offer some tips on how to be successful in the interview process.
• Trading and Strategy Games: Fun, competitive games that emulate the trading floor.
• Group dinner: Enjoy a dinner on us as you meet some of our SIG employees and gain insight into SIG's culture. 

This opportunity is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, New Zealand citizens and international student studying at an Australian University, who are planning to graduate in 2026 and 2027.  We are looking for students with a keen interest in financial markets and macroeconomics, either already investing (real or paper portfolio) or looking to start. Typically, you will be from a finance, economics, or related discipline. Please complete this short application to be considered for this program.

How to apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Eligible applicants will be invited to complete an online Maths assessment.

SIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of SIG and no fee will be paid.